UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Protests persist as Rahul calls for joint ‘resistance’

Q1. Consider the following statements in the context of demands for the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC): Which of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

  1. Even a resolution passed unanimously by the Lok Sabha cannot, by itself, bring about the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner.
  2. The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed only in like manner as a Supreme Court judge, which requires an address by each House of Parliament, supported by a special majority and presented to the President in the same session.
  • A. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
  • B. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
  • C. Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
  • D. Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the Election Commission of India: Which of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

  1. An Election Commissioner other than the Chief Election Commissioner enjoys weaker constitutional security of tenure than the Chief Election Commissioner.
  2. Under Article 324(2), the number of Election Commissioners other than the Chief Election Commissioner is fixed by the President from time to time.
  • A. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
  • B. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
  • C. Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
  • D. Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

Q3. With reference to the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The number of Election Commissioners other than the Chief Election Commissioner is fixed by the Constitution and can be changed only through a constitutional amendment.
  2. Under the CEC and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023, a Search Committee prepares a panel of names for consideration by the Selection Committee.
  3. The 2023 Act gave statutory form, without change, to the selection committee that the Supreme Court had directed in March 2023.
  • A. 2 only
  • B. 2 and 3 only
  • C. 1 and 3 only
  • D. 1 and 2 only

Q4. With reference to the power to revise electoral rolls, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A special revision of the electoral roll for a constituency can be directed only after a general election to that House has been announced.
  2. The superintendence, direction and control vested in the Election Commission by Article 324 extends to the preparation of electoral rolls, not merely to the conduct of polls.
  3. When it directs a special revision of the electoral roll for a constituency, the Election Commission must record its reasons for doing so.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 3 only
  • C. 1, 2 and 3
  • D. 2 and 3 only

Q5. The Election Commission directs a special revision of the electoral roll for a constituency, and a draft roll omitting a large number of existing electors is then published. Under the Representation of the People Act, 1950, which of the following is the legally operative electoral roll for that constituency until the special revision is completed?

  • A. The earlier roll, limited to electors also on the draft roll
  • B. The draft roll published during the special revision
  • C. The roll in force when the special revision was directed
  • D. The draft roll as modified by the claims decided so far

Q6. Consider the following assertion: The number of electors left out of the draft rolls in a Special Intensive Revision does not, by itself, measure the number of persons finally disenfranchised. Which of the statements given below support/supports the above assertion?

  1. Persons left out of a draft roll can file claims and objections, which are decided after notice and hearing through speaking orders that are open to appeal.
  2. The Supreme Court held that the object of the Special Intensive Revision bears a direct nexus to the constitutional goal of free and fair elections.
  3. A deletion made at the draft stage takes effect only after the Supreme Court confirms the Election Commission's decision on it.
  • A. 2 and 3 only
  • B. 1 only
  • C. 1 and 3 only
  • D. 1 and 2 only

Q7. With reference to the Election Laws (Amendment) Act, 2021, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. An Electoral Registration Officer may require an existing or prospective elector to furnish an Aadhaar number for the purpose of establishing identity.
  2. One objective of linking electoral roll data with Aadhaar is to curb multiple enrolment of the same person at different places.
  3. Linking an Aadhaar number was made a precondition for including a new elector in the electoral roll.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 2 and 3 only
  • C. 1 and 2 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q8. Which of the following matters is governed by the Representation of the People Act, 1950, rather than by the Representation of the People Act, 1951?

  • A. Preparation and revision of electoral rolls for constituencies
  • B. Disqualification of candidates for corrupt practices at elections
  • C. Trial of election petitions by the High Courts
  • D. Registration of political parties with the Election Commission